Aye, aye, captain! Fleet Week is back in New York City. Who wants to jump ship?
The annual celebration for members of the armed forces kicks off on Wednesday with the arrival of Navy and Coast Guard ships in New York City. Vessels will travel up the Hudson River, passing by the Intrepid Museum from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
In a statement released earlier this month, Rear Adm. Wesley McCall, the navy’s commander for the Mid-Atlantic region, said the weeklong event is an opportunity for servicemembers to engage with the New York community.
Here are some free events coming up through the end of the festivities on May 27.
The ships will be open for public tours throughout the week. For more information on times and locations, check the fleet week website. Below are other events happening around the city.
Wednesday, May 22
- Once a Marine Always a Marine Formation
The Marine Corps Band and Silent Drill Platoon will complete small performances in Times Square.
Father Duffy Square (Seventh Avenue and West 47th Street)
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday, May 23
- Dive Tank in Times Square
Navy diving demonstrations will be held in a dive tank within Times Square.
Military Island (Seventh Avenue between 43rd and 44th streets)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This event will honor servicemembers and recognize leadership while raising money for more than 30,000 students. Click here for more information.
Intrepid Museum
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Performances by the US Navy Ceremonial Guard every 30 minutes
Military Island (Seventh Avenue between 43rd and 44th streets)
6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, May 24
- Dive Tank in Times Square
Navy diving demonstrations will be held in a dive tank within Times Square.
Military Island (Seventh Avenue between 43rd and 44th streets)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Intrepid Museum’s annual summer movie series kicks off Memorial Day Weekend with a free screening of “Top Gun: Maverick.” Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Intrepid Museum
Doors open at 7 p.m.; the movie begins at sunset.
- Band Concert in Times Square
The Navy Band Northeast “Brass Band” will play from 7:30 to 7:50 p.m., followed by the U.S. Fleet Forces Rock Band from 8 to 9:15 p.m.
Military Island (Seventh Avenue between 43rd and 44th streets)
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 25
- Hands-on activities at the Intrepid Museum
Visitors can also enjoy activities from the U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, Naval STEM, U.S. Air Force, and others.
Intrepid Museum
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and Monday
- Eisenhower Park Aviation Event
Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard helicopters will land at Cricket Field 11, near parking lot 2, and greet the public. The Navy Band Northeast and Navy Ceremonial Guard will also perform and hold a fast rope demonstration.
Cricket Field 11, Parking Lot 2 at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Dive Tank in Times Square
Navy diving demonstrations will be held in a dive tank within Times Square.
Military Island (Seventh Avenue between 43rd and 44th streets)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 26
- Maspeth Memorial Day Parade
Hosted by the United Veterans and Fraternal Organizations of Maspeth will host the parade, whose theme is “The Leaders of the Future.” Servicemembers will walk in the parade and participate in a small ceremony.
56-18 69th St., Maspeth, NY
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Forest Hills Memorial Day Weekend Parade
Servicemembers will march in the annual Forest Hills American Legion Memorial Day Weekend Parade recognizing those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
107-15 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills, NY
11 a.m.
- Fleet Week at Liberty State Park
New Yorkers can meet flight crews after Navy and Marine Corps helicopters land for festivities at Liberty State Park. They’ll also have the chance to interact with military showcases (including the Navy Dive Tank), and participate in youth activities through the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs. The Navy Band Northeast, Coast Guard Silent Drill Team, and Marine Corps Band will also perform.
200 Morris Pesin Dr., Jersey City, NJ
Noon to 5 p.m.
Monday, May 27
- Ridgewood/Glendale Memorial Day Parade
Servicemembers will walk in the parade along Myrtle Avenue in Ridgewood to Glendale.
Myrtle and Cypress avenues, Glendale, NY
11 a.m.
- Staten Island Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Servicemembers will participate in the Staten Island Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Day Service at the Marine Corps League Det 246.
Various locations in Staten Island
Noon and 3 p.m.
- American Legion Inwood Post #581 Memorial Day Parade
Military members will participate in a parade that will stop for a moment of silence at the 9/11 Memorial at the Church of the Good Shepherd before proceeding to Inwood Park for a wreath-laying ceremony.
Broadway and Dyckman Street
11 a.m.